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U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Delta Company 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait on the firing line before the table two course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table two course of fire teaches recruits the fundamentals of safety and marksmanship in combat shooting positions and rifle carries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hutchinson)

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Delta Company 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait on the firing line before the table two course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table two course of fire teaches recruits the fundamentals of safety and marksmanship in combat shooting positions and rifle carries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hutchinson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Hutchinson

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Delta Company 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait to begin the table two course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table two course of fire teaches recruits the fundamentals of safety and marksmanship in combat shooting positions and rifle carries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hutchinson)

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Delta Company 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait to begin the table two course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table two course of fire teaches recruits the fundamentals of safety and marksmanship in combat shooting positions and rifle carries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hutchinson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Hutchinson

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company 1st Recruit Training Battalion, executes the table two course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table two course of fire teaches recruits the fundamentals of safety and marksmanship in combat shooting positions and rifle carries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hutchinson)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company 1st Recruit Training Battalion, executes the table two course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table two course of fire teaches recruits the fundamentals of safety and marksmanship in combat shooting positions and rifle carries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hutchinson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Hutchinson

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shoot the table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table one covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety in all shooting positions sitting, kneeling, and prone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shoot the table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table one covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety in all shooting positions sitting, kneeling, and prone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez

A U.S. Marine Corps marksmanship instructor, with Weapons Field Training Battalion, instructs a recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during the table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table one covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety in all shooting positions sitting, kneeling, and prone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

A U.S. Marine Corps marksmanship instructor, with Weapons Field Training Battalion, instructs a recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during the table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table one covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety in all shooting positions sitting, kneeling, and prone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, pull and mark targets during the table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table one covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety in all shooting positions sitting, kneeling, and prone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, pull and mark targets during the table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table one covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety in all shooting positions sitting, kneeling, and prone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shoot the table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table one covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety in all shooting positions sitting, kneeling, and prone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, shoot the table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table one covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety in all shooting positions sitting, kneeling, and prone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez

A U.S. Marine Corps marksmanship instructor, with Weapons Field Training Battalion, instructs a recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during the table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table one covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety in all shooting positions sitting, kneeling, and prone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

A U.S. Marine Corps marksmanship instructor, with Weapons Field Training Battalion, instructs a recruit with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during the table one course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2023. Table one covered the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety in all shooting positions sitting, kneeling, and prone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper, with Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flys over the training area during a close air support exercise as part of United Arab Emirates Unit Enhancement Training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 10, 2023. The intent of UAE Unit Enhancement Training is to further develop and reinforce partner relations and enhance United Arab Emirates soldiers knowledge of Marine Corps tactics and procedures in indirect fire and close air support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Henry)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper, with Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flys over the training area during a close air support exercise as part of United Arab Emirates Unit Enhancement Training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 10, 2023. The intent of UAE Unit Enhancement Training is to further develop and reinforce partner relations and enhance United Arab Emirates soldiers knowledge of Marine Corps tactics and procedures in indirect fire and close air support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Henry)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry

MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly over Southern California during an offload evolution from amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), June 6, 2023. The amphibious capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team has been demonstrated in a broad range of operations including foreign humanitarian assistance operations, noncombatant emergency evacuations, natural disaster response, the recovery of downed aircraft and personnel, counter-piracy and strike operations, and diverse support to our partner nations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson)

MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly over Southern California during an offload evolution from amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), June 6, 2023. The amphibious capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team has been demonstrated in a broad range of operations including foreign humanitarian assistance operations, noncombatant emergency evacuations, natural disaster response, the recovery of downed aircraft and personnel, counter-piracy and strike operations, and diverse support to our partner nations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson)

Photo by Eloise A. Johnson

Lt. Cmdr. Cranor, left, and Lt. Phillips operate an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, off the coast of Southern California, June 6, 2023. The amphibious capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team has been demonstrated in a broad range of operations including foreign humanitarian assistance operations, noncombatant emergency evacuations, natural disaster response, the recovery of downed aircraft and personnel, counter-piracy and strike operations, and diverse support to our partner nations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Johnson)

Lt. Cmdr. Cranor, left, and Lt. Phillips operate an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, off the coast of Southern California, June 6, 2023. The amphibious capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team has been demonstrated in a broad range of operations including foreign humanitarian assistance operations, noncombatant emergency evacuations, natural disaster response, the recovery of downed aircraft and personnel, counter-piracy and strike operations, and diverse support to our partner nations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Johnson)

Photo by Eloise A. Johnson

A joint light tactical vehicle (JLTV) with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departs a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 6, 2023. The amphibious capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team has been demonstrated in a broad range of operations including foreign humanitarian assistance operations, noncombatant emergency evacuations, natural disaster response, the recovery of downed aircraft and personnel, counter-piracy and strike operations, and diverse support to our partner nations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chu)

A joint light tactical vehicle (JLTV) with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departs a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 6, 2023. The amphibious capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team has been demonstrated in a broad range of operations including foreign humanitarian assistance operations, noncombatant emergency evacuations, natural disaster response, the recovery of downed aircraft and personnel, counter-piracy and strike operations, and diverse support to our partner nations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chu)

Photo by Minh-Thy Chu

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, watches an MV-22 Osprey take off from the landing zone during an expeditionary medical integration course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 22, 2023. The expeditionary medical integration course is designed to lay the foundation for 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment Marines medical personnel to provide the highest levels of health service support in any operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gurule)

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, watches an MV-22 Osprey take off from the landing zone during an expeditionary medical integration course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 22, 2023. The expeditionary medical integration course is designed to lay the foundation for 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment Marines medical personnel to provide the highest levels of health service support in any operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gurule)

Photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donald Foster, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sets security for simulated casualties during an expeditionary medical integration course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 22, 2023. The expeditionary medical integration course is designed to lay the foundation for 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment Marines medical personnel to provide the highest levels of health service support in any operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gurule)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donald Foster, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sets security for simulated casualties during an expeditionary medical integration course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 22, 2023. The expeditionary medical integration course is designed to lay the foundation for 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment Marines medical personnel to provide the highest levels of health service support in any operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gurule)

Photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule

A wreath is placed on a monument during the 3rd Annual Military Working Dog Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, California, May 25, 2023. Annually, The Dawgs Project and the MCI-West MWD sections come together to pay tribute to fallen military working dogs and handlers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

A wreath is placed on a monument during the 3rd Annual Military Working Dog Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Pacific Views Event Center on Camp Pendleton, California, May 25, 2023. Annually, The Dawgs Project and the MCI-West MWD sections come together to pay tribute to fallen military working dogs and handlers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, monitor a Polaris MRZR, an ultra-light turbo diesel combat vehicle, hooked beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team lift operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 9, 2023. CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, monitor a Polaris MRZR, an ultra-light turbo diesel combat vehicle, hooked beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team lift operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 9, 2023. CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to hook a Polaris MRZR, an ultra-light turbo diesel combat vehicle, beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during external lift operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 9, 2023. CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare to hook a Polaris MRZR, an ultra-light turbo diesel combat vehicle, beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during external lift operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 9, 2023. CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Maganagarcia, a landing support specialist assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, monitors a Polaris MRZR, an ultra-light turbo diesel combat vehicle, hooked beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during external lift operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 9, 2023. CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Maganagarcia, a landing support specialist assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, monitors a Polaris MRZR, an ultra-light turbo diesel combat vehicle, hooked beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during external lift operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 9, 2023. CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, leave the confidence chamber after completing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear training at Marine Corps Base , Calif., May 23, 2023. The confidence chamber trained recruits how to properly use the M40 gas mask and respond to potential chemical and biological threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, leave the confidence chamber after completing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear training at Marine Corps Base , Calif., May 23, 2023. The confidence chamber trained recruits how to properly use the M40 gas mask and respond to potential chemical and biological threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvarez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation to the confidence chamber at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. May 23, 2023. The confidence chamber trains recruits how to properly use the M40 gas mask and respond to potential chemical and biological threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation to the confidence chamber at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. May 23, 2023. The confidence chamber trains recruits how to properly use the M40 gas mask and respond to potential chemical and biological threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez